Thank you to everyone who has played a role in the development of PEDA’s priorities for the 2021-2022 legislative session. With the long-term viability of the Commonwealth’s small business community hanging in the balance, a continued focus on economic development recovery is critical. The following are PEDA’s advocacy priorities:

1. Safely Re-Open the Commonwealth
2. Allocate New Funds to Offset the Economic Damage Created by COVID-19
3. Increase Existing State Budget Lines to Help with Recovery
4. Establish a Dedicated Funding Stream for EDCs
5. Fund Economic Development Training Initiatives
6. Improve the Regulatory Climate in Pennsylvania
7. Promote Legislation and Policies that Support Economic Development

The full document can be accessed here and please utilize this link to contact your local legislators in support of PEDA.